Question
For a four-month-old baby, if the temperature reading is 37.3 degrees, can it be considered as a fever? In this case, is it appropriate to give the baby balloon root? Additionally, for a six-month-old baby, if the nighttime temperature reaches 39 to 39.4 degrees while there are no signs of fever during the day, could it be due to the baby sleeping under too thick a blanket?
Answer
For a four-month-old baby, a temperature of 37.3 degrees is indeed considered a mild fever. However, before considering the use of balloon root or other medications, it is important to first observe the baby’s overall condition. If the baby is in good spirits and has no other discomfort symptoms, physical coolingmeasures can be taken first, such as removing clothing or using warm water to wipe the body. As for the six-month-old baby experiencing high fever at night, although the blanket